Western Piedmont Community College  -   (828) 438-6000, TDD 438-6066
  1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655-4504

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Distance Learning Student

Do you have what it takes to be a Successful Distance Learning Student? (short quiz)
 

orange diamond Successful distance learners
- know how to work independently
  - are self-starters and self-motivators
- know how to work with others to complete projects timely and responsibly
  - are well organized and know how to manage their time.
  - are computer literate
  - have required computer hardware and necessary software
   
orange diamond Successful distance learners
  - are confident in their academic abilities
  - are self-disciplined and goal-oriented
  - sets aside a specific time on a routine basis for study
  - can read well
  - can prepare for, study for, and ably complete both objective and subjective tests
  - keeps up with assignments.
   
orange diamond Successful distance learners
  - don't mind telephoning or emailing their instructors with questions or concerns about a course
  - are very capable of independent learning
  - know that they themselves, ultimately, are responsible for their own education
  - prefer to get things done today and not put them off until tomorrow
  - don't give up easily, even when the going gets tough
  - knows word processing
       

Western Piedmont Community College
An Equal Opportunity Institution
1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, NC 28655-4504
(828) 438-6000,  TDD (828) 438-6066
Exit 103 off of I-40
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